HereÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s a new theory on Ray Emery: If he was allowed to be himself without constant grief Ã¢â‚¬â€ that would include getting tattoos, dying his hair and choosing designs for his mask Ã¢â‚¬â€ wouldnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t it stand to reason his confidence would return in short order? The first year in any career is a hypersensitive time. It will do more harm than good if Ray is scolded after every attempt to express his character.

So she hates Sid for being himself, but wants Emery to be allowed to be himself. Yeah, right. Whatever .

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She's just mad that Sid refused to put it in her 5 hole. Can't say that I blame him. That piece is more letter to the editor quality than a supposedly professional written column. Can't believe she's paid money for that.

The time will come when Crosby wonÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t be able to rely on his delicate age as a cure-all excuse for his transgressions. One hopes that day, and his eventual emotional maturity, arrives swiftly. Surely if weÃ¢â‚¬â„¢re subjected to another 20 years of this, the Crosmaniacs will spin themselves into the ground.

Well golly...how profound is that? "The time will come when Crosby wonÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t be able to rely on his delicate age" The delicate age that he is now because he hasn't matured past 18 yet. I'm surprised that a woman wouldn't recognise this; unless she herself is immature. This woman gives women in the sports media a bad name.

Some people, seriously. That woman obviously doesn't know hockey, or know anything about Sidney. I hate people like that, the people that just keep bashing Sidney. He freakin' saved the Penguins this year, without him, who knows how much worse we could be doing? Well, I don't care what she says, I think Sidney's great!!

yea, congrats on getting your superbly well written article in on time to your editor.... what exactly is this article putting forth? what is it informing me of? I'm a journalism major, rule numero uno in writing: Remain neutral on issues and REPORT THE NEWS...... No one asked this woman of her opinion and I can only guess why; dont try to be an enthusiast if you cant get your facts straight, just because your canadian doesnt mean youre an expert on the sport.